Welcome shower for T's sister

She's not here yet, but I feel more ready, thanks to a wonderful total surprise baby shower thrown by Michelle and Gran Marie. I was floored, and really really surprised, not to mention incredibly touched.

Dav had marked off our Sunday with out-of-town guests coming (Jim & fam, you all were part of this!). I started Sunday by a leisurely breakfast followed by some cleaning. And since I imagined we'd miss evening bath time with the guests here, I convinced Tesla to hop in the bath after lunch. While she sploshed around, Michelle called me that she needed me to watch Fia for a bit. Without hesitation, I said of course, but I'd have to bring Fia back since T was in the tub. Dav had been working in the garage, and with perfect timing, came into the house so he could watch T while I ran to get Fia. I remember he took a moment to kiss me, which was nice but a bit of a surprise considering I was coming right back (or so I thought). When I walked to their house, woah! Friends and family yelled the big "surprise!" I choked up with emotions.

Luckily I had showered and wasn't wearing PJ's!

I was wisked away, surrounded by these lovely women. Dav watched T, Fia, and Maria-Rose while we lounged in the garden, ate yummy food, chatted, and omg, I got a foot spa session thanks to Elida!! Gran Maria and Auntie June did a welcoming ritual, bringing in safe loving energy to welcome T's sister.

I have a hard time being the center of attention like that, and when I had Tesla was shy letting Rachel throw a shower. It was lovely though. And I've been a part of many friends' gatherings to honor transitions with marriages, births, and moves, understanding that taking a moment together is really a nice thing. But I had no expectations with this pregnancy since this is my second, and I've also been so focused on work that the due date feels like it snuck up on me.

In my heart though, I have felt a bit bad since I haven't blogged much about my excitement for T's sister to later read to know how happy I am to have her soon. I haven't bought new things for her since I have a lot of T's old stuff, and know newborns really don't need much. So this shower was simply wonderful to provide a moment not just for me, but for everyone, to welcome T's sister (when she's ready). She deserves cute new outfits, including a super nice one from her Japanese grandmother who sent a gift via mail, a personalized psychic "reading" from Auntie June, and a happy mommy who now feels more ready and excited to give birth.

Thank you, all. I feel much better knowing how much we are all waiting to meet her. Now that I have experienced raising Tesla, I am really looking forward to seeing who she is.